Unwell, unfortunately - Monday, Jan. 19

Saturday at work I knew for sure I had the flu. All the people I work with had it and I'm pretty sure the guy next to me in the courtroom at jury selection had it as well on Wednesday. This flu is very contagious.

All day Saturday I had chills and then developed body aches in the afternoon. By the end of the workday, I wanted to go home and climb in bed with the heater on. People at work had recommended Alka Seltzer Plus Night Severe Cold & Flu packets. Bob went out and bought some for me. I was already under the covers in bed in my sweatshirt, jeans and wool socks when he returned.

To be effective the Alka Seltzer packets needed to be dissolved in hot water. Bob fixed it up for me and I had him drop an orange-flavored Airborne in the mug as well. The directions said to inhale the steam from the hot mixture. I did and it helped clear my sinuses. After I drank the mixture, I fell asleep quickly around 6:30 pm. I remember waking up once around 9 or 10 pm and feeling very sweaty, like my fever had broken. At midnight I woke up and fixed another mug of the steamy Alka Seltzer and got online while I inhaled and sipped the concoction. Then I went back to bed around 1:30 am and slept until almost 11 am Sunday.

Our original plans were to go to Susan and Darren's house to watch the AFC/NFC championship games Sunday afternoon. Bob had texted Susan Saturday night to let her know we wouldn't be able to make it.

We took it easy on Sunday. Bob walked over to the Rec Hall at the RV park where all the Packer fans had decorated and brought snacks to share. He just took a bag of Chex Mix and said he felt like a single guy coming to a potluck with just a bag of chips. Plus he was rooting for the Seahawks in a sea of Packer fans. He came back to the 5th wheel to watch the rest of the game here. Wow, what a surprise ending to that game!

All day I ate only chicken noodle soup, tea, and a salad. When Bob asked if I'd like for him to bring home some food, I said, "Yes, I'd really enjoy a Wendy's baked potato and chili." He went out and brought dinner home. He takes such good care of me. Thank you, love.

Before bed, I did the whole Alka Seltzer Plus Night packet again. And once again I slept very well, waking up about 10 am this morning.

Today, I felt a lot better. In fact, I got the freezer defrosted! But this evening the coughing started again. Time for the night time Alka Seltzer Severe Cold & Flu routine. As soon as I finish that I'll be headed to bed.

Hopefully, I'll be much better tomorrow.

Here are some pics of the fur-kids, Sunnie and Bowie.

Sunnie and Bowie

"Bowie, I need more room. Move it!"

Sunnie and Bowie, so content!

Travel Bug out.

Eureka! I Found It. - Tues., Jan. 21

When we last met, you heard our excitement over the Portland Trailblazers beating the San Antonio Spurs. Saturday, I worked all day at the RV park.

Sunday, however, we were invited to Susan and Darren's home to watch football...all afternoon and evening. (Darren is in California for three months building a plane.) When we arrived, Susan had a feast laid out for us, to which we contributed homemade guacamole, chips and a veggie tray. Her homemade chili was so yummy. She also made a bacon, pull-apart bread which was sinfully delicious.

Right after we arrived and loaded our plates with food, the first game started between the Broncos and New England Patriots. Susan and Bob were rooting for the Broncos, so they were happy with the outcome of the game, even though the playing of it left something to be desired.

Me, I'm not a football fan, so Susan showed me her extensive library, asked me what kind of books I like. When, I said, "Thrillers," she pointed me to that section of her library. Yes, she's organized!

Vince Flynn's "Kill Shot" caught my eye immediately. Oh, boy, a Vince Flynn (Mitch Rapp) novel I hadn't read. With book in hand, I made may way to the family room, snuggled under a proffered lap blanket on the couch's recliner, and started reading. Now we're talking!

Full tummy + snuggly blanket + recliner = nap time! When I woke up Bob told me I didn't snore too loud. LOL. I woke up in time to see the Broncos win.

Time for more food.

Next up, Seahawks versus the 49ers. All of us wanted the Seahawks to win. This game was more brutal than the previous game. Bob says the two teams HATE each other. I could tell from the opening play that this game was going to be way more exciting than the Broncos/Patriots game.

Still, "Kill Shot" had its claws in me and I read 92 pages even though I looked up frequently to see what was happening in the game. Even "Miss I'm-Not-Interested-Football" thinks the last play at the 49ers touchdown zone rocked. Richard Sherman tipped what could have been the winning touchdown pass away from its intended recipient, Michael Crabtree, 49ers receiver. Sherman's tip flew up in the air and was caught by Hawks linebacker, Malcolm Smith, thereby averting a 49ers touchdown that would likely have changed the outcome of the game. I did watch that happen. Well played, Seahawks!

We headed for home at 9:00 p.m. Seven hours of football (and napping and reading). Wow.

Monday, I worked for Snelling at an insurance office, today I worked as receptionist at a doctor's office, and tomorrow I will be back at the insurance office. Then it's back to the RV park office for Thursday through Saturday.  While working on Thursday, my Escape pod will be going into the Ford dealership to have the overhead map light replaced, and they will test my Escape to see why it's idling so high.

Work at the doctor's office is usually 2-4 hours. After I got home today, I cleaned the 5th wheel.

By now, you may be wondering what I found. Remember that hearing aid I lost a couple of weeks ago? There were a couple of places we hadn't searched yet. One of those places was under the dresser drawers in our bedroom. Today, I took out two bottom drawers, got a flashlight and stuck my head under there. I found three cat toys (balls) and DUT da da da, drum roll please, my lost hearing aid. The hearing aid was pretty dusty so I cleaned it and stuck it in its electronic dryer. It works! Now I don't have to replace it. I will take it in to be professionally cleaned, however.

Life is good in the RV hood.

Travel Bug out.